tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post4861624929401010912..comments2018-02-21T11:35:57.797-08:00Comments on Palouse Wargaming Journal: Action at Mill Creek - BatRepJonathan Freitaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-63733154355656645982017-08-10T17:38:57.692-07:002017-08-10T17:38:57.692-07:00Norm, the game may have seemed more dynamic in Gam...Norm, the game may have seemed more dynamic in Game 2 as I became more familiar with game processes. The Sequence of Play and interactions seemed to play more smoothly after constructing a QRS with ample crib notes. The body of rules needed referencing much less frequently than in Game 1.<br /><br />You are quite right about the play of the Mill Creek scenario. Confederates must press quickly Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-91555558976983723932017-08-10T16:16:53.861-07:002017-08-10T16:16:53.861-07:00Jonathan, a very nice write up. Thanks for giving ...Jonathan, a very nice write up. Thanks for giving them another go. Everything seemed a bit more dynamic than in the first play and the Confederates did get a good momentum going - aided by the success of their artillery.<br /><br />The spread out and random pace at which elements of the Union reserve brigade reinforcement come on, can serve well in adding tension to the game if the Confederate Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-55768977374482063692017-08-09T18:13:11.014-07:002017-08-09T18:13:11.014-07:00Thank you for giving the game and BatRep a look ev...Thank you for giving the game and BatRep a look even though ACW is not one of your primary interests. This is a compact game with lots of interesting decisions to make and enough variability to keep one guessing until the end.<br /><br />A have piles of books detailing these small regimental-sized actions. I plan to pull one or two out and see if I can build an interesting scenario or two. Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-87471611500266873622017-08-09T16:37:33.334-07:002017-08-09T16:37:33.334-07:00Normally, the ACW doesn&#39;t do much for me, but ...Normally, the ACW doesn&#39;t do much for me, but I like the look of this game--and your figs. Nice report...reminds me of the anecdote about Sickles last words, &quot;They couldn&#39;t hit an elephant at this dist...&quot;<br /><br />Ed Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486985414917229516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-69847299947285310242017-08-09T05:11:30.094-07:002017-08-09T05:11:30.094-07:00Norm&#39;s scenario provides an interesting challe...Norm&#39;s scenario provides an interesting challenge to both players. Mill Creek is a good, little scenario!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-42805019144639234002017-08-09T05:10:40.977-07:002017-08-09T05:10:40.977-07:00It was!It was!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-58916057785866250812017-08-09T05:10:15.051-07:002017-08-09T05:10:15.051-07:00Thanks, Aaron! I have enjoyed your ancients battl...Thanks, Aaron! I have enjoyed your ancients battles so keep those coming too!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-63476158543958907182017-08-09T03:03:24.153-07:002017-08-09T03:03:24.153-07:00Nice looking game, bad time to be a federal genera...Nice looking game, bad time to be a federal general! Looks like a fun game too, waiting for my nephews to finish their ACW armies and then I might get a game! <br />Best Iain caveadsum1471https://www.blogger.com/profile/02174163740406928172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-85591283470690197742017-08-09T02:54:01.076-07:002017-08-09T02:54:01.076-07:00Interesting looking game Jonathan.Interesting looking game Jonathan.Mark Strachanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05988775093525037168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-24894286077134891692017-08-08T22:10:15.436-07:002017-08-08T22:10:15.436-07:00Great stuff. I really need to finish off my 1/72 f...Great stuff. I really need to finish off my 1/72 figures and get a game going!Prufrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659918463589870423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-63366064166503764422017-08-08T21:04:29.945-07:002017-08-08T21:04:29.945-07:00Thank you, Dean!
With less then a dozen units per...Thank you, Dean!<br /><br />With less then a dozen units per side, it is not too large for a rewarding solo game. With a small scenario footprint, it is quite manageable. I find solo gaming an enjoyable distraction.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-91350591743999702182017-08-08T18:06:41.810-07:002017-08-08T18:06:41.810-07:00Impressively done, Jonathan. Lots of troops and ac...Impressively done, Jonathan. Lots of troops and action going on. At first I thought Black Powder, with the Shaken and Disorder references. It is inspirational to see solo-gaming with so much put into it.DeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-50085175331121940622017-08-08T17:40:04.341-07:002017-08-08T17:40:04.341-07:00No need to wait for a follow-up posting to state y...No need to wait for a follow-up posting to state your comments, Jake. Your thoughts are welcome anytime!<br /><br />As for the Federal reinforcements, you would think that the laws of probability would hold wrt reinforcement arrival. Wait! You have gamed with me enough to recognize those immutable laws have little bearing when I can string together a pretty dismal run of luck over a short Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-1663933552118425362017-08-08T17:35:44.574-07:002017-08-08T17:35:44.574-07:00Yes, very hazardous to be Federal officer on this ...Yes, very hazardous to be Federal officer on this day. Appreciate your comment, Rod!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-65530573631933750862017-08-08T17:34:48.046-07:002017-08-08T17:34:48.046-07:00Thank you, Michal! Sometimes, good things come in...Thank you, Michal! Sometimes, good things come in small packages. Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-81783189403690747432017-08-08T17:18:13.706-07:002017-08-08T17:18:13.706-07:00I guess I will wait for the follow-up for general ...I guess I will wait for the follow-up for general commentary. I do think the reserve roll needs to be modified to allow the entire brigade to come on. The game is relatively short, so the reinforcements need to come on early to have any influence. Dartfroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786991975241723198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-64685123512048104282017-08-08T06:22:16.897-07:002017-08-08T06:22:16.897-07:00A really bad day to be a Yankee General. Nice gam...A really bad day to be a Yankee General. Nice game Jonathan!Rod Forehandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07440651466738763322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-81687954603287611632017-08-08T05:06:49.923-07:002017-08-08T05:06:49.923-07:00Looking fantastic Jonathan!
regardsLooking fantastic Jonathan!<br />regardsMichał Kucharskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05915669873652904866noreply@blogger.com